VDB-112251 · CVE-2017-15111 · Qualys 277088

keycloak-httpd-client-install up to 0.7 Temp File link following

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in keycloak-httpd-client-install up to 0.7 (Web Server). This affects some unknown processing of the component Temp File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 insecurely creates temporary file allowing local attackers to overwrite other files via symbolic link.

The bug was discovered 10/08/2017. The weakness was released 01/20/2018 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-15111 since 10/08/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 102 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106177 (Fedora 27 : keycloak-httpd-client-install (2018-2299cfb708)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 277088 (Fedora Security Update for keycloak-httpd-client-install (FEDORA-2018-2299cfb708)).

Upgrading to version 0.8 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (106177). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 112252.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 106177
Nessus Name: Fedora 27 : keycloak-httpd-client-install (2018-2299cfb708)
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OpenVAS ID: 863580
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for keycloak-httpd-client-install FEDORA-2018-2299cfb708
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: keycloak-httpd-client-install 0.8
Patch: github.com

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02/02/2023 +1839 days 🔍

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Advisory: FEDORA-2018-2299cfb708
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-15111 (🔍)
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2018 13:30
Updated: 02/02/2023 09:45
Changes: 01/20/2018 13:30 (72), 12/25/2019 13:02 (3), 02/02/2023 09:41 (5), 02/02/2023 09:45 (1)
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